Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 33% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Lahore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 486 (₨1,487) | ₨966 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 370 (₨1,133) | ₨1,315 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 197 (₨603) | ₨427 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 82 (₨251) | ₨201 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 110 (₨337) | ₨355 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 206 (₨632) | ₨242 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 414 (₨1,268) | ₨1,180 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (₨343) | ₨479 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (₨122) | ₨79 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 67 (₨206) | ₨515 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 646 (₨1,978) | ₨7,032 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 140 (₨428) | ₨242 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (₨137) | ₨110 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 86% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Lahore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 95,380 (₨292,151) | ₨98,944 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,458 (₨179,058) | ₨40,938 | + 337% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,534 (₨23,078) | ₨20,443 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 44,183 (₨135,333) | ₨71,266 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,073 (₨85,987) | ₨38,260 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,176 (₨12,790) | ₨20,504 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 492 (₨1,508) | ₨2,377 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,521 (₨81,235) | ₨60,656 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,830 (₨30,110) | ₨25,633 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 558 (₨1,709) | ₨1,846 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 776 (₨2,378) | ₨1,705 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 42% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,220 (₨12,927) | ₨4,993 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,334 (₨10,213) | ₨9,562 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,817 (₨23,944) | ₨17,108 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,077 (₨33,930) | ₨11,769 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 11% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,663,350 (₨8,157,891) | ₨7,401,240 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (₨157) | ₨265 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,512 (₨7,693) | ₨5,838 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 545 (₨1,670) | ₨884 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 95% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Lahore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 562 (₨1,721) | ₨485 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 766 (₨2,346) | ₨603 | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,109 (₨6,459) | ₨2,400 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 362 (₨1,110) | ₨394 | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 256 (₨783) | ₨707 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 335 (₨1,027) | ₨832 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 105 (₨323) | ₨203 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 156 (₨477) | ₨195 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,196 (₨3,662) | ₨645 | + 468% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 72% more expensive than in Lahore (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Lahore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,889 (₨5,785) | ₨2,423 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 660 (₨2,022) | ₨2,939 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 11,851 (₨36,300) | ₨3,811 | + 852% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,123 (₨12,629) | ₨6,711 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 460 (₨1,408) | ₨3,611 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 230 (₨704) | ₨759 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 257 (₨786) | ₨663 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 68,647 (₨210,266) | ₨111,034 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.98 (₨9) | ₨4.35 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,637 (₨14,203) | ₨5,314 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 225 (₨689) | ₨525 | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,317 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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